wins
Because it is a word with a single syllable, wins is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofwins
- To conquer, defeat.
- To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
- To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).
- To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
Example: "to win the jackpot in a lottery; to win a bottle of wine in a raffle"
- To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).
- To achieve victory.
Example: "Who would win in a fight between an octopus and a dolphin?"
- To have power, coercion or control.
Example: "Ever since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Bostonians now run as "One Boston." The terrorists did not win."
- To obtain (something desired).
Example: "The company hopes to win an order from the government worth over 5 million dollars."
- To cause a victory for someone.
Example: "The policy success should win the elections for Mr. Smith."
- To extract (ore, coal, etc.).
- An individual victory.
Example: "Our first win of the season put us in high spirits."
- A feat carried out successfully; a victorious achievement.
- Gain; profit; income.
- Wealth; goods owned.
- Pleasure; joy; delight.
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